Bartender, Tipped- Bear Mountain

Guest Services, Inc.•Town of Ticonderoga, NY

About The Position

Restaurant 1915 is hiring an experienced Fine Dining Bartender to create drink orders for the restaurant, bistro, and outdoor patio overlooking the lake. The Bartender serves beverages in a fast, courteous, and efficient manner, follows correct billing procedures, and provides an exceptional guest experience. The role includes mixing alcoholic drinks for guests who meet the legal minimum age. A current TIPS Certificate is required once hired. The position requires physical attendance in the unit and involves standing throughout the workday, frequent movement and reaching, and working in temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in, and grill areas. The Bartender must communicate clearly in English with guests and coworkers in a fast-paced environment and handle work-related reading and writing.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by law.
Current TIPS Certificate required once hired.
Ability to pass cash-handling and TIPS training.
Mathematical skills.
Excellent sanitation habits.
Professional appearance.
Ability to communicate with and attend to guests to the highest standard of service.
Problem sensitivity and ability to recognize problems and communicate them to management.
Ability to read and write work-related documents in English and communicate clearly in English with customers and coworkers.
Ability to stand for the entire workday and perform frequent movement, bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and extending arms and hands above shoulder height.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 10 lbs. regularly, 10–15 lbs. frequently, and up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to withstand temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in, and grill areas.
Physical attendance in the unit to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

Partial high school education; high school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience as a fine dining bartender.

Responsibilities

Greet guests positively and take beverage orders efficiently.
Check patrons’ identification to confirm they meet minimum age requirements for alcoholic beverages.
Answer questions about drinks and specials and take drink orders.
Pour, mix, and serve drinks according to standard recipes.
Serve guests in a friendly and efficient manner, check on them periodically, and attend to their needs.
Deliver checks and complete transactions, providing accurate change when necessary.
Maintain liquor, garnishes, glassware, supplies, and bar inventory.
Clean bar equipment, tools, and supplies, and ensure equipment is in good working order.
Clean up after each service and prepare and set up for the next guest.
Keep the assigned bar area clean and properly set up, including vacuuming and arranging tables and chairs at closing.
Stock bar areas with required supplies.
Report gratuities at the end of each shift as required by company policy and law.
Remain aware of safety issues and report them immediately to a manager.